DESPITE some innovations in wireless technology, the reality
is that cords, wires and plugs remain integral to the modern electronic and
digital world. Hong Kong-based manufacturers continue to thrive in this sector
by producing quality items at attractive prices.

Gomfil Far East Ltd supplies products bearing its Gomfil and NCA brands to
main markets in Europe, Latin America, Taiwan, the Chinese mainland and South
Korea.

"Our advantages are a diversity of products and high quality standards,
as reflected in ISO 9002 and ISO 9000 certifications," says sales executive
Chris Chu.

The company offers textile, rubber, neoprene and PVC cables, as well as plugs
and connectors, all with HAR European approval. Prices are available upon
request. Minimum order is 1,000 units for shipment within 30 days.

"There is enormous competition, so we know that quality standards, services
and prices must always be in balance," says Chu.

Gomfil Far East maintains offices or factories in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland
and Spain. Its raw materials include PVC, rubber, copper and cotton thread
from Spain, Italy, Thailand and the Chinese mainland.

Jeanleaf Int'l Ltd makes telephone-jack accessories, components and terminals.
Established in 1986, this company exports mainly to Europe and Southeast Asia.

"We produce modular sockets, both UK and US versions," says sales
manager Sam Leung. The company has various standard products and gladly sends
samples to prospective customers worldwide.

"Our products have UL approval, and we use the best available raw materials,
such as PPT shipped to our Chinese mainland factory from Taiwan," says
Leung.

Jeanleaf stresses strong service and fast turnaround. It frequently ships
10 days after order confirmation. Minimum order is 10,000 pieces.

Kengo Development Ltd supplies cords, cables and lines for a multitude of
uses. It has PU and PVC electric cords, special cables, curved electric lines,
signal communication lines and USB 3394 DC/AC.

"In the past we produced only under our Katai brand, but now we also
work on an OEM basis," says senior executive Alex Chan. After customers
specify the requirements, Kengo quickly creates samples. The exact time lapse
depends on complexity.

The five-year-old company has marketing headquarters in Hong Kong and a factory
on the Chinese mainland producing 20 million metres of cable per month. Its
high-quality raw materials come from Taiwan. Minimum order is 50,000 metres
for shipment two weeks after order confirmation.

Taylor Tech Union Ltd constantly finds new ways to minimize wastage, train
staff and source quality raw materials at better prices. "This is all
part of our strategy in dealing with intense competition in the production
of wires, cords and plugs," says sales manager Mark Wong.

The company welcomes orders from all markets. Most of its existing customers
are from Asia, with 10% in the US and a similar portion in Europe.

"We produce under the AMP, JAE, JST, HR and Taylor brands, but also do
OEM work," Wong says. Minimum order is negotiable. Production takes 1-3
weeks.

Established in 1969, Winbo Industries (HK) Ltd has ISO 9002 certification
and plenty of experience. Its offices are in Hong Kong with a factory on the
Chinese mainland.

"Competition is tough so we must provide better prices and constantly
develop new products," says assistant to the director Angela Lew. The
company takes pride in designing travel adaptors and recently launched a range
of Japan-standard extension sockets.

Capable Enablers

Adaptors & Transformers

These high-voltage
isolation transformers are from Gauss Electronics Co Ltd, a global supplier
with a full range of transformers and coils.

IN most electronic and electrical devices, transformers and adaptors are
essential parts. Suppliers based in Hong Kong while operating factories on
the Chinese mainland combine hi-tech manufacturing techniques with competitive
prices to seize a large slice of global business.

Gauss Electronics Co Ltd has more than two decades of relevant experience.
About 650 workers at its production facilities in Dongguan on the Chinese
mainland produce high-voltage isolation transformers, coils and adaptors.
The company's factories conform to ISO 9002 standards and produce up to 2.5
million units per month.

Gauss adaptors and transformers become OEM equipment for use in, or with,
telecoms gear, inverters and other electronic or electrical gadgets, says
company representative Silon Tang.

Main markets are the US, Europe and Japan. Minimum order is about 1,000 units
for shipment three weeks after order confirmation.

Kentron Industrial Co makes various OEM and custom-made switching transformers
and winding coils. The company produces in Dongguan using ferrite cores, triple-insulation
copper wires and insulation tapes from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Related
warehousing, administration, sales and research take place in Hong Kong, where
the company began in 1993.

General manager William Ho says Kentron has about 15 transformer models and
can produce 35,000-50,000 pieces per model each month. For some models, monthly
capacity reaches 100,000.

"We produce according to customers' requirements or existing samples,"
Ho says. Minimum order is 5,000 per item for shipment 25-35 days after order
confirmation.

Major markets are in South America and Europe, including Italy, Switzerland
and France.

At another Dongguan factory, Fuhua Electronic (HK) Co Ltd makes power transformers,
high frequency transformers, AF transformers, coils, linear adaptors and switching
power supplies. This company has 1,000 employees, with sales offices not only
in Hong Kong, but also in Beijing and Hangzhou on the Chinese mainland.

Fuhua Electronic uses the UE Fuhua brand and complies with the American UL
standard, European norms like GS, CB or CE, and Chinese mainland standards
too.

"Sustained high quality, competitive prices and designs that comply to
specifications" help Fuhua in selling to customers from the US, Europe,
the Chinese mainland and elsewhere, says president Howard Huang. Minimum order
is 1,000 pieces for shipment 30 days after order confirmation.

"For anyone needing an experienced and reliable manufacturer of transformers,
Mainstar can be an important partner," says sales coordinator Karen Huang.

The 11-year-old company's 300 employees "tailor-make premium transformer
products to meet the sophisticated needs of major clients in Hong Kong, Taiwan,
Japan, the UK, Germany and the US. Our production is very labour intensive,"
she says.

Mainstar's factory at Zhenlong on the Chinese mainland can produce one million
pieces per month. Raw materials like ferrite cores, toroidal cores and magnetic
wires come from Taiwan, the US and Japan.

There is no specified minimum order. Shipments are 30-120 days after order
confirmation, depending on the availability of raw materials.

"Since we custom-make products, the prices vary depending on processes
and materials. In terms of maintaining quality, our engineering team has more
than 20 years' relevant experience," Karen Huang concludes.

The five-year-old, ISO 9002-certified company has a 50-worker factory in
Hong Kong's suburban Fanling Industrial Estate. It produces 20 million capacitors
monthly, many bearing the KJ brand, from raw materials like foil, separate
paper and electrolyte.

"Japan supplies 90% of our raw materials. We have no minimum-order
requirement and may accept orders as small as 1,000 pieces," says vice-general
manager Qiao Xuesong.

The company's biggest customers are Taiwanese-funded factories on the Chinese
mainland. KJ also sells into Taiwan, Southeast Asia and Europe. Shipments
depart 7-60 days after order confirmation.

"We will expand in the US and Europe, but Taiwanese enterprises manufacturing
on the mainland may remain our biggest source of business," Qiao says.

Xebor Co makes film capacitors using plastic film from South Korea and Germany.
"These are for use in lighting products, computer power supplies, monitors
and household electrical appliances. We offer standard products, but also
produce to customer specifications," says sales manager Jason Lai.

Using TC and Tenta brands, the company makes about 40 million film capacitors
per month. No minimum order is required. Shipment is after 2-3 weeks.

"We are strong in engineering to meet customers' requirements. We also
deliver very fast. Our FOB Hong Kong prices range widely from several Hong
Kong dollars per 1,000 pieces to several Hong Kong dollars per single piece,"
Lai says.

Xebor's biggest markets are in Europe, notably Germany and the UK. European
customers account for 30% of sales. The US and Chinese mainland are also important
markets.

"The Chinese mainland has good potential. We hope to increase business
there from the existing 10-20% of our sales," Lai says.

Launched in 1984, Xebor has an ISO 9002-certified factory with 320 workers
in Shenzhen on the Chinese mainland.

"We have a comprehensive QC programme to achieve 100% defect-free production.
In addition to basic tests, all our products must pass a series of strict
QC tests involving heat resistance, pressure, humidity and operating time,
all to ensure longer product cycles," Lai says.

"Most of our products conform to many safety standards, such as UL,
CSA, VDE, DEMKO and more."

Five engineers conduct research and development to enhance quality and extend
product lives. "We believe strong R&D is the central issue when competing
internationally. Our technicians must never stop learning," Lai says.

Marketing manager Stephen Lam says the capacitors work well in such electronic
goods as watches, mobile phones, computers and telecom products. The usual
price is HK$23 (US$2.95) FOB Hong Kong per 1,000 pieces.

Under its Kenlott brand, the company makes about 200 million such capacitors
monthly using ceramics from Taiwan, Japan and the US. Production is at an
820-worker factory in Panyu on the southern Chinese mainland. The factory
and Hong Kong headquarters are both ISO 9001-certified.

Seven-year-old Golden Sing Industrial Co makes electrolytic, ceramic and
metallized-film capacitors for use in electronic toys, irons and other household
items. The raw materials include aluminium and ceramics from Taiwan and the
Chinese mainland.

Marketing officer Maggie Yan says the company produces 40 million capacitors,
many under the Jackcon brand, each month. Minimum order is 100,000 pieces
for shipment 1-2 weeks after order confirmation. The biggest market is the
US, followed by Europe, India and the Middle East.

"We will consider applying for more European certifications to prepare
for future expansion," says Yan.

Golden Sing has offices in Hong Kong and Taiwan, plus an office and factory
in Shenzhen.

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